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Ep 9: Acting, Parenting & the Unexpected Weight of Grief with Benji Groenewegen
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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of loss, mental health & alcoholism.
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This week I sat down with my good mate, the unbelievably talented and down-to-earth Benji Groenewegen. We kick off chatting about his upcoming films Into The Earth (dir. Lucy Campbell) and Liability (dir. David Daradan), and from there Benji shares some really sharp insights into acting. Things like keeping self-tapes simple, navigating an acting career as a father of two young boys, and the idea of “travelling light” so the work can actually breathe.
About halfway through, the chat shifts. Benji opens up about losing his brother, and we talk honestly about the unexpected weight of grief, the guilt of moving forward, and how those experiences shape both life and art.
It’s one of the most raw and generous conversations I’ve had on this podcast, and I’m hugely grateful to Benji for his honesty and courage in sharing it.
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Chapters
1. Welcome & Benji’s Intro (00:00:00)
2. Adelaide Film Festival Highlights (00:01:03)
3. Gear, Lighting & Self‑Tape Setups (00:03:18)
4. Parenthood, Time Limits & Process (00:07:20)
5. Travelling Light: Acting Simplicity (00:12:46)
6. Adelaide vs East Coast Careers (00:17:05)
7. Community, Mentors & Networking (00:22:35)
8. Into the Earth & Liability (00:26:55)
9. Using Momentum Without Burnout (00:31:20)
10. Origins: Comedy, ADHD & Confidence (00:38:00)
11. Trigger Warning: Grief Ahead (00:50:00)
12. Grief, Guilt & Continuing Work (00:50:30)
13. Boundaries, Catharsis & Safety (01:02:00)
14. Mental Health Support & Hope (01:12:00)
15. Closing, Nine Questions & CTA (01:18:20)
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